Monument record MHG53947 - Clearance cairn, Garbh-leathad

Summary

A clearance cairn recorded during walkover survey, potentially related to prehistoric land clearance.

Location

Grid reference NC 7607 1013 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

3m diameter clearance cairn stands 0.5m high, around 10m to the E of the plantation fence and 10m S of the hill fence.

Interpreted as representing prehistoric land clearance. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 47.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 11:11AM

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